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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
In December 2020, a derivative shareholder action, captioned Edward D. Wright, derivatively on behalf of Precigen, Inc. F/K/A Intrexon Corp. v. Alvarez et al, was filed in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County in Virginia on behalf of Precigen, Inc. The complaint named as defendants certain of the Company's directors and certain of the Company's current and former officers. The complaint's claims related to disclosures made by the Company about MBP program from May 10, 2017 to March 1, 2019. The plaintiff seeks damages, forfeiture of benefits received by defendants, and an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The case was stayed by an order entered on June 14, 2021. On September 24, 2021, an individual shareholder filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Henrico County styled Kent v. Precigen, Inc., Case CL21-6349. The Kent action, also related to disclosures regarding MBP program, demands inspection of certain books and records of the Company pursuant to Virginia statutory and common law. On April 1, 2022, the court denied the demurrer and referred the matter to a hearing on the merits. The Company intends to defend the lawsuits vigorously; however, there can be no assurances regarding the ultimate outcome of these lawsuits.
In connection with the sale of Trans Ova, the Company was required to indemnify Spring Bidco LLC (the "Buyer") for certain expenses incurred post close (related to covenants and certain additional specified liabilities including certain patent infringement lawsuits), if incurred, in amounts not to exceed $5,750. Such indemnification was recorded as a reduction of the gain on divestiture in the third quarter of 2022. As of December 31, 2025, indemnification accruals of $2,476 were included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet related to this liability. During 2025, the Company was notified by the Buyer that the underlying claim related to the Company's indemnification had been settled and the Company was required to further pay the buyer approximately $2,000, in addition to associated legal fees. The final payments were made in 2026 and the Buyer formally notified the Company that the indemnification obligation was satisfied in full. Upon that notification, the Company released the remaining liability of $291 in the first quarter of 2026 and recorded that amount in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
In the course of its business, the Company is involved in litigation or legal matters, including governmental investigations. Such matters may result in adverse judgments, unfavorable settlements, or concessions by the Company, or adverse regulatory action, any of which could harm the Company’s business or operations. Moreover, such matters are subject to many uncertainties and outcomes are not predictable with assurance. The Company accrues liabilities for such matters when it is probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated. As of June 30, 2026, the Company does not believe that any such matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.